Whether you're a new runner on your first week of the Couch to 5K program, or you've been logging miles since the 1960s, Wednesday is your day.

It's National Running Day.

View full sizeKelly Leighton is back in training after running her first Boston Marathon in April.

Celebrated the first Wednesday of June since 2009, this is the day we celebrate us. This year, the cause has teamed up with Charity Miles, a phone app available for iPhones and Androids. Download the free app, pick a charity of your choice and hit start. Each mile ran yields a donation to your chosen charity.

People across the country plan to lace up and dedicate their mileage Wednesday to their passion. Will you? Here are some ways to celebrate National Running Day.

Run, duh. Whether you prefer a sunrise run along the river, a "runch" (lunchtime run) across town or a postwork trek around Wildwood Park, plan it for today. Whatever works for you, just as long as you get out there and honor your passion.

Run naked. Not literally, unless of course, that is something you are into and you're willing to be arrested. I mean ditch the watch, ditch the headphones, and just soak in the atmosphere and remember why you run in the first place.

Plan a group run. Instead of happy hour, organize a group run to catch up with your friends. Or better yet, hit the trails for a group run, then rehydrate with a pint at your favorite watering hole.

Sign up for a race. Have you been eyeing a local 5K or thinking about signing up for a fall marathon? Now is the day to do it. Then start your training for it!

Treat yourself to something new for your runs. Whether it be as small as adding a new song to your running mix or as large as a new pair of sneakers, something new always brings a little pep to my step.